Tag - Hardware Compatibility

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Re: External DVD player for Linux

I decided to return the item to eBay.  I shall probably buy a mains-powered DVD reader to display DVDs on a stand-alone desktop monitor.  Such devices will...

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Re: External DVD player for Linux

Hi Graeme.The "hidden" cable has the blue inner that shows it's USB3 and I am guessing that this is the data cable, and that the extra, supplied cable is for...

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Re: External DVD player for Linux

Well at least that's some progress , however I'm a bit confused so a couple of questions firstly this other cable you found is it USB? and if so does that mean...

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Re: External DVD player for Linux

Hi Graeme.Well, this is partly embarassing.  At first none of your tests produced anything, but I've just discovered that there is a secret integral cable...

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Re: External DVD player for Linux

Hi KeithI think it's unlikely the DVD player is incompatible with Ubuntu 20.04, especially if your USB ports are USB 3 and the player is likewise, if I...